Seashell Ornament video

 I do believe there is a great supply of art and craft ideas using seashells. I have decorated mirrors, (for the hospital I worked at) decorative pots and many more. Here is a video of one of my seashell ornaments.

I hope you enjoy it and gather your shells and have a creative day!

I love the beach! 
I love the sun on my face, I love the sand between my toes, the waves coming on shore, the sound of the shells singing in the waves...all the animals you can see... I just saw an osprey looking for dinner!
I grew up in Florida and now being back I love my walks on the beach!  Expecially during a full moon.  Beautiful!  Whenever we went on vacation we were off to the beach and bringing back treasures from the sea.  You can see me walking along in the waves now that I am back living in Florida with my red bag picking up seashells...and I have buckets...yes buckets, baskets, bowls, pots....ect, ect,ect...of seashells...I go on walks on the beach and I always say to myself  "self, no shells today you have plenty at home"...but then I started collecting flat rocks to paint my animal totem rocks and then driftwood...Oh well I don't listen to myself very well..

   Here are some of my completed shells ornaments

Another  Beach Christmas Ornament

Fill the glass balls with sand and shells.  It's super easy and makes a perfect gift for your favorite beach lover!!!

 I am also selling these on my etsy account if you are interested in ordering.  www.etsy.com/shop.brendanickolaus



Merry Christmas

December 15th, 2008

Hello and Merry Christmas!

What a year this has been! With elections, the economy and environmental issues I hope we can become more grounded and with optimism begin our new year. The weather has turned cool here in South Florida and our Christmas tree is up and decorated with all the ornaments or should I say memories. Because as we pull out the little gems, my kids tell the stories behind each one and who it is from or when we got one to remember someone or something special that happened. It is always so fun to see their eyes light up and start ribbing each other over the past pictures (I have one for every year…) My Son has the lights on as soon as it gets dark and my daughter is putting presents under the tree. But the real fun is enjoying our time together and treasuring the little traditions that make our holiday special. What is your family tradition that you have passed on?

I hope you are having a great Christmas time

and spending time with those you love

and doing something you truly believe in.

Wishing you a blessed Holiday Season to you and yours…smiles Brenda